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I would have less problem with it if it was part of a set of gag awards. But as a coach, I don't think I would be doing this in an awards banquet with guests present. If I was inclined to do this, I would do this with the team only, and everybody would get something, and they could get me too. What's good for the goose . . .
That said, I think these kind of things generally are not the best idea. You think something is fun and/or funny, but a kid takes it quite differently and potentially quite personally. I think that the authority figures in kids lives need to know how to change behavior in a positive direction without turning a kid off or hurting them.
I try (not always successful) to monitor what is happening with my players so I can tell who is responding to what type of coaching. Lots of different personalities out there, as a coach you need to know how to effectively reach every kid. So some may like a joking reference to the way they are playing, others may need to be taken aside and counseled on their play or behavior, and some may want direct words that directly correct their actions. And the same kid may need different approaches for different issues.
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